Basic Rules for Driving

Nick Saban · 20 May 2005, 08:59 PM

If you are from Ponchatoula, read it slowly as the vast new information may cause your head to explode (not that it wouldn't be an improvement).

The break pedal was not made for use on the interstate. There are deaceleration lanes for this.
It doesn't matter if it is only half a mile before you turn, don't drive on the other side of the yellow line.
The curves on interstae highways, as well as many US and state highways, are banked thus if you are going the speed limit, or even a little over it, the break is unnecessary.
If the person in front of you is turning right, it is considered rude (and quite stupid for that matter) to pass them on the right side.
Your breaks work better than the train's
The speed limit is just that, a limit. You do not have to go that fast and should not go faster than the number posted.

Did I forget anything?

Side Effect · 20 May 2005, 09:06 PM

Honk at bad drivers....that's always fun.

Nick Saban · 20 May 2005, 09:07 PM

What's bad is this all happened on my way home from graduation.

Side Effect · 20 May 2005, 09:08 PM

...yeah, I hate bad drivers.

_UT_ · 20 May 2005, 09:15 PM

I had no problems getting home from your Graduation.

Maybe if this area could follow those rules, insurance would be so high. Especially around RR crossings.

Monica · 20 May 2005, 09:22 PM

One thing I find common is that when people turn left at an intersection they turn into the right lane. You are to turn into the left lane, then merge into the right lane. I also hate it when people think they are too cool to use a turn signal. Especially when the only way you can go is right or left. I, and many others are NOT mindreaders!

_UT_ · 20 May 2005, 09:23 PM

Turn signals must be an expensive option down here. Not many people use them.

Nick Saban · 20 May 2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bret Hart

Turn signals must be an expensive option down here. Not many people use them.

And the ones who don't stop using them.

_UT_ · 20 May 2005, 09:26 PM

Not as many as those who don't. However, it is unneccessary to leave your turn signal on while on an on/off ramp.

Toof · 20 May 2005, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe the Wineaux

And the ones who don't stop using them.

Looks like you've been in Florida.

Nick Saban · 20 May 2005, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Hypno toad

Looks like you've been in Florida.

No, I've been to Cameron Parish. 500 (almost all of whom related to me) people I don't think any of them know how to turn how to turn them off.

Toof · 20 May 2005, 10:15 PM

The old folks in FL don't know when to turn off the fucking signal either. Last time I went I almost got out of my car on the stop light to turn off the damn thing for him.

Nick Saban · 20 May 2005, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Hypno toad

The old folks in FL don't know when to turn off the fucking signal either. Last time I went I almost got out of my car on the stop light to turn off the damn thing for him.

Eauxkay, you win. Primarily because there are no stoplights in Cameron Parish. In fact there's only two signs: One says "stop" the other says "stop what"

Toof · 20 May 2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe the Wineaux

Eauxkay, you win. Primarily because there are no stoplights in Cameron Parish. In fact there's only two signs: One says "stop" the other says "stop what"

LMAO. The cops here have identified the colors of the traffic lights according to this area.

Green light: Go (DUH)
Yellow light: Hurry up you fucktards!!
Red Light: Two more cars!!

Scuzz · 20 May 2005, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monica

One thing I find common is that when people turn left at an intersection they turn into the right lane. You are to turn into the left lane, then merge into the right lane. I also hate it when people think they are too cool to use a turn signal. Especially when the only way you can go is right or left. I, and many others are NOT mindreaders!

Are you sure you don't live in OKC? It sounds like the drivers here to a 'T'. That's just a small number of stupid things people do here tho..

20 May 2005, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nick Saban No Frills Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: I'm back here Posts: 6,344 Rep Power: 255	Basic Rules for Driving If you are from Ponchatoula, read it slowly as the vast new information may cause your head to explode (not that it wouldn't be an improvement). The break pedal was not made for use on the interstate. There are deaceleration lanes for this. It doesn't matter if it is only half a mile before you turn, don't drive on the other side of the yellow line. The curves on interstae highways, as well as many US and state highways, are banked thus if you are going the speed limit, or even a little over it, the break is unnecessary. If the person in front of you is turning right, it is considered rude (and quite stupid for that matter) to pass them on the right side. Your breaks work better than the train's The speed limit is just that, a limit. You do not have to go that fast and should not go faster than the number posted. Did I forget anything? Last edited by Nick Saban; 20 May 2005 at 09:02 PM.

20 May 2005, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Monica Vicious Vixen Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 5,897 Rep Power: 809	One thing I find common is that when people turn left at an intersection they turn into the right lane. You are to turn into the left lane, then merge into the right lane. I also hate it when people think they are too cool to use a turn signal. Especially when the only way you can go is right or left. I, and many others are NOT mindreaders! __________________

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Side Effect Hanh! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,825 Rep Power: 1195	Honk at bad drivers....that's always fun.

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Nick Saban No Frills Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: I'm back here Posts: 6,344 Rep Power: 255	What's bad is this all happened on my way home from graduation.

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Side Effect Hanh! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,825 Rep Power: 1195	...yeah, I hate bad drivers.

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Toof I hate people Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14,665 Rep Power: 140	The old folks in FL don't know when to turn off the fucking signal either. Last time I went I almost got out of my car on the stop light to turn off the damn thing for him.

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